Sarasota government votes to permanently preserve Bobby Jones Golf Course
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.
City of Sarasota looks to add waterfront dog parks
Sarasota Commissioner Hagen Brody hopes to create a waterfront dog park, but the Audubon Society is concerned it may interfere with the birds that nest on the beaches.
Sarasota Commissioner Hagen Brody hopes to create a waterfront dog park, but the Audubon Society is concerned it may interfere with the birds that nest on the beaches.
Beach-smoking ban again proposed by Florida lawmaker
You can find them in the parking lot, on the walkway up, and under the sand at Lido Beach. Now, Senator Joe Gruters hopes to keep cigarette butts off the beach.
You can find them in the parking lot, on the walkway up, and under the sand at Lido Beach. Now, Senator Joe Gruters hopes to keep cigarette butts off the beach.
Sarasota convicted felon arrested after deadly pizza shop shooting on New Year's Day, police say
Sarasota police said someone from another table in the restaurant became physically ill as he walked by the suspect's table, spurring a fight that led to the deadly shooting.
Sarasota police said someone from another table in the restaurant became physically ill as he walked by the suspect's table, spurring a fight that led to the deadly shooting.
SPD: 1 shot, 1 in custody after shooting in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Sarasota police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
New Year's celebrations around Tampa Bay area brings festivities outdoors amid omicron surge
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Across the Bay Area, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the new year outside, for free, and with a bang.
Canned Ham Vintage inside Sarasota trailer is ‘time capsule’ filled with vintage fashion
Keeping the past alive through clothing is the mission of one Sarasota woman. Inside her trailer, you'll find an array of clothing, accessories and home goods -- from the 1870s to the 1970s -- and all the stories that are behind it.
Keeping the past alive through clothing is the mission of one Sarasota woman. Inside her trailer, you'll find an array of clothing, accessories and home goods -- from the 1870s to the 1970s -- and all the stories that are behind it.
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases, but hospitals remain OK
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Florida is dealing with another wave of COVID-19 infections, but health experts say it still appears the omicron variant causes less severe illness, which is good news for hospitals.
Sarasota holiday festivities benefit area non-profits
More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.
More than 100 gingerbread houses and 50 Christmas trees are on display at University Town Center in Sarasota.
School district eyeing solutions to traffic problems at Laurel Nokomis School
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
Sarasota teen arrested in shooting death of 14-year-old, police say
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another 14-year-old in Sarasota, police say.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another 14-year-old in Sarasota, police say.
Florida man murdered 'romantic' partner in Sarasota hotel room, police say
Sarasota police say a murder suspect shot and killed his romantic partner inside a hotel room last week and was arrested in Charlotte County.
Sarasota police say a murder suspect shot and killed his romantic partner inside a hotel room last week and was arrested in Charlotte County.
Shooting in Sarasota leaves juvenile dead, police say
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead Friday night.
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead Friday night.
'Suspicious circumstances' around body found in Sarasota hotel, police say
Police in Sarasota are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon at a hotel off University Parkway.
Police in Sarasota are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon at a hotel off University Parkway.
FHP investigating fiery fatal crash involving SCAT bus, motorycle
A fiery crash between a Sarasota County Area Transit bus and a motorcycle left one person dead Friday night.
A fiery crash between a Sarasota County Area Transit bus and a motorcycle left one person dead Friday night.
Seniors relive great memories at 50s-themed center in Sarasota
A new day center in Sarasota gives seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's the chance to resurrect memories of their younger years, with a 50s-themed diner, movie theater, and art space.
A new day center in Sarasota gives seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's the chance to resurrect memories of their younger years, with a 50s-themed diner, movie theater, and art space.
Child porn possession charges lead Sarasota police to victim from 1990s
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
Sarasota detectives arrested a 56-year-old on child porn possession charges. They said he admitted to also inappropriately touching two young boys in the early 1990s – one of which was tracked down by police. Now, the victim plans to press charges.
Sarasota intersection reopens after gas leak
First responders along with TECO spent much of the early morning trying to cap a gas leak in Sarasota.
First responders along with TECO spent much of the early morning trying to cap a gas leak in Sarasota.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Rich history of Sarasota Opera House just as fascinating as the artists who take its stage
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.
Artists have been entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Opera House for more than 60 years, but the building also has an intriguing history.